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UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO (U) Cellular Analysis Survey Team Policy Guide 4.(U) Processes and Procedures 4.1. (U) Cellular Analysis Survey Team Training and Certification (U) CAST asset training is separated into three stages as a logical progression in the development of HCSA and related techniques and the preparation of CAST members to serve as. experts in the field of HCSA. Each stage must be completed in its entirety prior to moving to the next stage of training. All CAST assets must successfully complete the certification process. The CAST certification process can be reviewed on the CA$T BUNET site. cellular analysis and are competent in the use of network radio frequency (RF) measuring equipment. CAST skills are perishable and must be reinforced through ongoing training and active casework to continue to develop a knowledge base and expertise. Additionally, the technology involved in the field of HCSA is rapidly evolving, and all CAST members must continually be updated and trained in these areas to maintain expert-level knowledge and effectively analyze and exploit mobile devices and networks. (U) CAST assets are required to receive annual training, including updates from major cellular service providers. (U) After being selected to participate in the CAST training certification program, candidates are. document, in an electronic communication (EC) to file those candidates who have successfully completed the CAST certification program and who are deemed "ready to. b7E perform" trial testimony. Certified CAST assets must maintain their status by participating in continual training and annual coordination meetings in order to remain in good standing with CAST. (U) CAST-trained professional staff are provided both basic- and advanced-level courses in HCSA. The basic and advanced level courses allow professional staff to support investigations with preliminary HCSA, tower dumps, and other cellular-analysis-related techniques. 4.2. (U) GeneraI Cellular AnaIysis Survey Team Asset Administration (U) All CAST members are expected to commit to at least three years of service in support of the CAST Program. (U) National assets embedded within an FO who desire to leave the CAST Program will be absorbed as no-cost transfers and reassigned into their respective FOs. The former CAST asset will be assigned at the FO head's (assistant director in charge [ADIC]/special agent in charge [SAC]) discretion. The CAST national asset funded staffing level (FSL) will be returned to the CAST Unit. Field assets and national assets who desire to leave the CAST Program will be required to return all property to the CAST Unit. All transfers of CAST national and field assets must adhere to the policies and procedures established in the FBI's mzloyee Mrawsfes Polisy (uide. Q193PG. Contact the Human Resources Division (HRD) Transter Unit for more information. (U) CAST national assets, with the approvals of the CAST Unit and the appropriate FOs' executive management, can participate in collateraI duties such as special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams and evidence response teams (ERT) 5 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO-